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continuous beeping noises

Johno420

Posted 21 June 2005 - 09:45 PM

Johno420

New Member

Member

1 posts

Hi guys,

This is my first post here.

I am having a problem and I dont know what to do. When I try to turn on my computer it sounds like its loading up fine but then it just stops and has continuous beeps 1 high and 1 low continuously. Sounds like an old police siren or ambulance. When it is happening the screen is totally blank. My monitor light does not come on but my CPU lights do (the green one and the orange one that flashes whenever its loading something) Does anyone know what is causing this and how I can fix the problem?

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wannabe1

Posted 21 June 2005 - 11:54 PM

wannabe1

Tech Staff

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16,645 posts

Johno420...Welcome to G2G!

The two toned beeps you describe usually relate to a cpu (processor) problem. More often than not, an overheating cpu is the cause.

I would suggest checking to see that the cpu heat sink is clean and that the cpu fan is spinning freely. If the heat sink is full of dust, you could sure try cleaning it out with a can of compressed air (available at office supply or computer stores) and while you're at it...blow out your power supply, too. *Be sure to use a static strap or touch a metal part of the case before rummaging around near the cpu or motherboard...static can be deadly to your machine* A bad cpu can also cause these beeps, but that is not usually the case.